HIU Engineer Subcontractors

Trades covered on this page

HIU.

Typical scope of work

• HIU servicing and annual checks
• No heat / no hot water fault-finding
• Plate heat exchanger, valve and actuator replacement
• Heat meter and controls checks
• Commissioning and temperature set-up

Typical sites: Apartment blocks, build-to-rent developments, student accommodation and mixed-use buildings.

Qualifications we ask you to evidence

• Plumbing or heating qualification
• HIU manufacturer training or proven HIU experience (please list brands)
• Electrical competence for controls
• Understanding of heat network operation

Course and scheme names are examples. We check certificates and registrations during review, and we only offer work that matches what you are qualified to do.

Insurance requirements

We ask every applicant for current public liability insurance. Our usual minimum is £2,000,000, and many commercial clients require £5,000,000 before work on their sites is offered. If you employ anyone, employer's liability insurance is a legal requirement.

Subcontract and self-employed work

HIU subcontract work and self-employed heat interface unit engineer jobs are offered when blocks in your area need attention. There is no guaranteed workload.

Joining our network does not guarantee any work or income. Jobs are offered when suitable work is available in your area, and you are free to accept or decline each one. You work as a self-employed contractor responsible for your own tax, tools, registrations and insurance.

How to apply

1. Open the UK Gas Plumbers engineer app at app.ukgasplumbers.com.
2. Add your trades, working area, availability, qualifications and insurance documents.
3. Our team reviews your application and contacts you if we have suitable work.

Frequently asked questions